Tagged: edinburgh

In keeping with the tsunami of great music flooding out of Scotland just now The Winter Tradition will be one of 2013's must have, must listen to bands. Their debut album 'Gradients' released earlier this year has gained much radio time, both local and national, including big Jim Gellately's In Demand podcast. [...]

• thewintertradition - Firelight
• thewintertradition - Tides and Telegrams

By Kenny McMurtrie Decenber 02, 2012 Not a lot seems to have changed in the 15 years since I last saw Orbital but they’ve certainly got louder. Tonight’s set was delivered at ear-ringing volume, particularly ‘Beezledub’ & ‘Lush 3’, and the crowd couldn’t get enough of it. Called back at the end of the show for two encores the Hartnoll brothers were clearly moved by the rapturous appreciation and having as good a time as the heaving mass they were leading along. Add to this mix a [...]

All pictures by Kenny McMurtrie December 02, 2012

Poppy Ackroyd has had a busy year it would seem. Many will know her as the talented violinist and pianist of the Hidden Orchestra whose superb second album launched in September to a positive review from us, however there appears ... Continue reading �

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The intangibles in life. The illogical. It's okay not to have an answer; it's okay to lose control. The challenge makes us stronger. Let us revel in our sadness and stories of love lost and rise above them. You and I, we'll become better people. (The below album automatically starts at track 7 but click back to track 1, you'll enjoy.) Hiva Oa, out of Edinburgh, ushers in the weekend. Live and breathe their sound. Hiva Oa on Bandcamp | Facebook

After the last blog on folk/rockers Boat To Row Ralph thought it was only fair to turn his attentions to Flutes who describe themselves as a Scottish leaning, miserable yet optimistic five-piece based in London. They've recently released the single 'Auld Archie' with accompanying video directed by Mark [...]

The band are going to headline The Waverley Stage this New Year's Eve....

Bad news from Edinburgh, I'm afraid: Avalanche Records is closing in January . The announcement is not without hope - there are plans, someone trying to find a new way of financing the store; possibly some sort of move online. But, for the time being, there's nothing solid. The reason for the closure? Here's what they say in their announcement: In the 6 months from the start of 2011 many new releases from PJ Harvey to Bon Iver sold well and certainly the location was not a problem. However over the last year [...]

When I was a kid growing up in Florida, people used to always talk about how the United States was a great big melting pot. Some preferred to describe it as more of a tossed salad -- a combination of unique flavors that didn't quite blend into one so much as co-existed separately and (occasionally) harmoniously -- but the idea was pretty much the same. The U.S. is a country that was built by immigrants, disparate groups who came to the so-called new world for disparate reasons, whether they be social, economic or religious, by air, by [...]

In keeping with the strong resurgence of Scottish Indie bands over the last two years KOBI have returned to the fray with their recently released single 'Fight' and a batch of successful gigs including Ironworks and Lemon Tree up north and venturing down to King Tut's in Glasgow and Sneaky Pete's [...]

There are things in life that you take for granted, that you look at and say 'oh that's a great idea, love what they're doing' and toddle on with your little life. Then there is the initiative that is The Fruit Tree Foundation ..... Since 2008 the music events of the [...]

No Snuggles it's a band.... you can't have a goldfish OK bands you know the score by now.... the more hits your blog gets [...]

Typically, I don't go straight out for the classic alternative sound, even with all it's current production value and what not.  But, that being said, I've really fallen for this jam from Trapped Mice , a band hailing from the other part of Scotland, Edinburgh.  I'm obsessed with the way band incorporates lush instrumentation, wrapped around some incredibly lyrics.  You'll also find a raw passion that introduces itself near the end via the vocal performance.  It's the perfect first single from their upcoming record, Winter Sun , which is now [...]

• Trapped Mice - Mona Lisa

London's Django Django combines tribal influences, tight production, and hook-laden synths to create a totally fresh, addictive sound.

©Portis Wasp 2011 Now being partial to sultry voiced songstresses I've been keeping my eye on Panda Su for a bit now. She has the kind of voice you could listen to just singing the alphabet and you'd drift away on a cloud of bliss happiness and contentment......hang on.....she does sing 'The Alphabet Song' and hot off the press is the news that as of today it [...]

An Interview with Dave Maclean of Django Django! There's a certain band A Music Blog, Yea? are completely addicted to... Django Django make us want to have a great time between their fantastic dance beats, enthralling melodies and wicked lyrics. When Maddie was able to talk to DD's drummer and producer Dave, we couldn't wait to learn some new details on this band we adore! AMBY: The Django Django sound is vast. How would you describe your sound to someone who hasn't had the opportunity to hear you? [...]

C'mon Snuggles Stanley Odd can't complain they've been in the chart for weeks..... OK bands you know the score by now.... [...]

Here's a few photos from The View's recent gig in Edinburgh. Their latest album, Cheeky for a Reason , is out now on Cooking Vinyl. Support on the night came from  Anderson, McGinty, Webster, Ward and Fisher and The Razz . All photos by Julia Stryj—more of Julia's work can be found here .  August 31, 2012 The View [...]

By Steve Mcgillivray August 29, 2012 It's been a while since I last saw Mark Lanegan. Back then he was still the front man of US rock band Screaming Trees and was playing Glasgow's Garage in support of their album Dust. Some 16 years later I'm looking forward to seeing Mark Lanegan perform again, this time in the guise of singer with the Mark Lanegan Band . Judging by the average age of the audience tonight, I'm not alone in being familiar with him in his role as Screaming Trees’ lead [...]

C'mon Snuggles there's no way Nicki Minge is going in this weeks Top Ten Chart! OK bands you know the score [...]